Nutrition: the hardware for development
Especially under the present constrained financial environment, the debate among development specialists often shifts toward the core requirements for development. Is it infrastructure (regular...
View ArticleFilling empty stomachs: when enough food is not enough
Save the Children’s recent report, A Life Free from Hunger: Tackling Child Malnutrition, reminds us that undernutrition is not a new crisis—and that the crisis will deepen if the global community fails...
View ArticleFamily planning in South Asia: Improving equity of access
On July 11, World Population Day, while global health leaders meet in London to discuss giving greater priority to family planning, World Bank health staff in South Asia will be thinking about how to...
View ArticlePlanificación familiar en Asia meridional: Mejorar la igualdad de acceso
El 11 de julio, Día Mundial de la Población, mientras los líderes mundiales de la salud se reúnen en Londres para debatir sobre el otorgamiento de una mayor prioridad a la planificación familiar, el...
View ArticlePour un accès plus équitable à la planification familiale en Asie du Sud
Le 11 juillet, lors de la Journée mondiale de la population, des acteurs mondiaux de premier plan dans le domaine de la santé se réunissent à Londres pour tenter de mettre la priorité sur l’enjeu de la...
View ArticleInnovation in India to Expand Health Coverage
A number of recent innovations have increased the scope of climate insurance available for rural communities. For example, by using rainfall or forage cover instead of individual assessments, farmers...
View Article